2009 Honda Accord Electrical System Problems
- 32
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 32 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- dashboard lights · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
2009 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle misfiring and lights illuminated on dash. *ld *tr
ODI 11175450
Electrical System
I have had intermittent shorting out with my radio and locks while driving and the vehicle stops running. Took it in to get checked out could not find anything wrong with batter or alternator. Brand new battery 2 months old and is still doing it. Died this time after arriving to work and will not start.
ODI 11123401
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Missing some of the dashboard lights on the 2009 honda accord; mainly radio, climate and shifter button displays; rest of the dashboard lights work and still have functionality
ODI 11051103
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The engine won't start the starter motor sounds like it is spinning faster than normal, but the engine does not start up and run.
ODI 11191013
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
We have found that are 2009 honda accord has a parasitic draw we have to pull fuses so the battery does not go dead within hours. Have tried new batteries, charge batteries. Through our own research people are calling this problem a parasitic draw from the battery and its a matter of tracing wires down and pulling fuses. And if you want to use car without running battery down my husband has pulled a fuse or two but…
ODI 11287520
Air Bags · Electrical System · Wheels
Airbag light is on and the recall for the module was completed several months ago oddly enough the srs light and tps are on as well all came in about the same time but unknown as to why
ODI 11246306
Electrical System
The tpms warning light periodically appears despite the fact that the tire pressure is not low on my 2009 honda accord. The tpms light has remained on for the last few days even though i have verified that the tire pressure is normal. The car was driven on highways and city streets while the light remained on.
ODI 10916145
Electrical System
Power window rear rt - won't close. The motor gets very hot. Very unsafe, had my mechanic disconnect the motor. The window started opening on its own while i was in motion & wouldn't close. When engine is on, the motor is on all the time and could cause a fire when key is on positiin.i just realized that this had to be the cause of the melted molding only on that one window. Rarely open this window throughout the…
ODI 10882792
Electrical System
After pulling into a shopping area parking lot, with the car stationary and the engine off, the door locks failed to open trapping us in the car in the sunlight of a 90 degree day, pressing the key unlock actuator to unlock the doors by using the key unlock button fails to unlock the doors thereby preventing the occupants from getting out of the car. This has happened more than once and has subjected my wife and i…
ODI 10871817
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My driver side (left) courtesy light will not automatically turn on when the door(s) open nor when the remote is used to unlock the car. Yes the switch is set to door mode. Yes the light works when manually pushed. Yes all other lights come on when the door(s) open. The bulb is fine, the fuse is fine, and the door-light switch is fine. I find this to be a safety issue, not particularly regarding driving, but for my…
ODI 10701535
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine surged and vehicle sped up, on it's own, when pulling into a parking lot. Vehicle collided with boulders and railroad ties causing damage to the front, rear, undercarriage, and ruptured the fuel tank. When the vehicle came to rest, people were yelling for the occupants to "get out" of the vehicle, because fuel was gushing all over the ground. Driver is 84 and passenger is 82. Both sustained injuries to their…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10692874
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
I was driving through a neighborhood one night on my way home and my car just stopped and cut off in the middle of the street. It would not turn back on so i called aaa. Once aaa arrived, they stated that it was my battery. He then said this battery is not any good, i told him i had just bought it 6 months prior from aaa . So the driver replaced my battery for free. This would be my 3rd battery in 1.5 years. New…
ODI 10671466
Electrical System
Ok, to summarize i am on my 3rd battery and i can't remember how many jump starts in 1.5 years. Since i have owned this 09 i have never been able to keep my keys in the ignition in order to listen to music while the car isn't running. It doesn't matter if it is less than a minute the battery will totally drain and require a jump or replacement. I have gotten every battery tested and i have been told that the…
ODI 10671468
Electrical System
12 volt positive connection for battery get corrosion. The connection was covered by plastic cover so i could not see any damage until my car didn't start. I was lucky because it was happened at my garage. However, i am very scared by this problem. Because, i do not have any protection without battery if the terminal is disconnected on the highway. This problem is the same or more dangerous as gm's ignition key…
ODI 10577924
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that all of the dashboard lights were hardly visible during daylight. The dealer was alerted about the failure however, stated that it was a design defect. The manufacture was not alerted of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 48,000.
ODI 10573603
Electrical System
Power door locks did not operate for car doors or trunk via the remote key fob. The key would not manually unlock the car doors. There is no manual key access for the trunk. *tr
ODI 10549518
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that the battery failed while sitting in traffic, causing the contact to become trapped in the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who advised that the battery post failed and caused the battery wires to separate. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The battery was replaced. The failure and current mileage…
ODI 10505323
Electrical System
All electrical components(radio, dashboard lights) in dashboard blinks while driving, makes it feels like car is about to die. I noticed this happens when fan is on. *tr
ODI 10502051
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
A federal class action lawsuit claims that 2008-2010 honda accords have a systematic design defect that enables oil to enter into the engines combustion chamber. The defect causes excessive oil consumption, premature spark plug degradation and engine malfunction. In my 2009 honda accord, this has caused cylinder misfires on the following three dates, including spark plug failure, multiple spark plug replacements and…
ODI 10567216
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that she was positioned in the front passenger seat while attempting to remove her child from his child restraint. During the process, the anti-theft system engaged and locked all of the doors. The contact was unable to open any of the doors. The contact had to break the front windshield in order to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair…
ODI 10461021
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that the air conditioning unit was activated and caused the headlights to blink and become dim. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but a diagnostic was not performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 42,315 and the current mileage was 44,000.…
ODI 10473911
Electrical System
2009 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to repairs related to remote start and main fuse *tgw the consumer stated when she purchased the vehicle, she purchased a honda care vehicle service contract extended warranty. The vehicle came equipped with a remote start. However, on november 13, 2011, her son was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined a main fuse had…
ODI 10449796
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
Drivers side window motor has stopped working not allowing window to roll up/down. The dealer is attempting to say it is the after market tinting. I have had the same tinting on all four windows since a few days after i purchased the car, but driver's side is the only window that the motor will no longer work. My husband's civic has the same issue on his driver's side window. *tr
ODI 10428269
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the four automated windows released and opened independently. In addition, the four power doors unlocked. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The failure mileage was unavailable.
ODI 10428827
Electrical System · Engine
The car is equipped with the v6 engine that has vcm (variable cylinder management). I have read several different reasons for the problem at hand but, the car is consuming far more oil than it should. From the consuming of the oil it is also causing spark plugs to foul. There are tons of forums online with people that have the same complaint as well as a class action law suit that was filed sometime in 2012. From…
ODI 10523338